How to cut and install a new bike fork

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@UTuberoni
@UTuberoni 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very good, no nonsense instructions & narrated at a smooth pace; my kind of video :)
@Varak8e
@Varak8e 10 жыл бұрын
i thought it is rocket science!! thanx for simplifying
@adityasaha9617
@adityasaha9617 2 жыл бұрын
9 year didnt matter very straight forward video no nonsense instruction ❤️
@arrchee88
@arrchee88 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video. Now i will use your video how to install a new bike fork video in my new Giant MTB frame. This is a very good technical info on how to install a new bike fork even for tapered and straight steering tube. I will recommend to use pipe cutter for cutting the steering tube for easy and straight cutting. Thanks a lot and God bless.
@simons1992
@simons1992 11 жыл бұрын
I just want to add that you shouldn't overtighten the top cap as the fork will press against the headset a tad too much and can cause increased wear and tear and not feel as smooth as it could
@anticcp8524
@anticcp8524 11 жыл бұрын
thanks so much, there were so many different bearings that made me confused. and after watching this videos ,i will never trust my local store. i live in a small city in China. those mechanics in bike store are not specialized enough and poorly installed my first carbon road bike. The next time ,i will install them myself ! appreciate
@andiOakleaf
@andiOakleaf 3 жыл бұрын
It´s good to include the specifics on which type of fork and which type of steering type you are using.
@vn8272
@vn8272 2 жыл бұрын
The best video on KZbin how to explain how to do this thank you so much ✋😎✋
@FarmerFpv
@FarmerFpv 5 жыл бұрын
That was an excellent tutorial straight to the point, Fantastic job sir!
@Dakiller1243
@Dakiller1243 9 жыл бұрын
easy peasy thanks man. Now all I need is money.
@moonte7933
@moonte7933 8 жыл бұрын
haha😃
@xxfyrezgamerxx6279
@xxfyrezgamerxx6279 5 жыл бұрын
Love this video you put the camera right up to the forks so i can see what your talking about and what parts go where unlike other channels. I just took my forks off because im getting some forks that are a bit rusty but theyre amazing forks they are like the rock shox boxxer forks same design but different company going to install them to see if they are the right size and if they are gonna remove the rust re grease them and make them like new basically restoring them lol.
@richardpurkis3249
@richardpurkis3249 11 жыл бұрын
It's a pretty good video in comparison to others. it gives you a good basis to go on, use google if you need to know any more if you're not able to figure it out yourself. 1) not many bikes use a split design these days 2) that's your personal preference, a lot of people like a plush stem and top cap, nothing above it, looks a lot better and you know it. 3) Does not make it a bad video 4) You're right on that one and 5) For the purpose of the tutorial, it doesn't matter.
@dickie997
@dickie997 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video it's a shame that so many people are so negative about your efforts to help them.
@TheUrzur
@TheUrzur 12 жыл бұрын
thanks, finally useful and easy to understand video of what i was looking for.
@srrtbb
@srrtbb 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this useful information! One of the best I had seen!
@timshanemelton
@timshanemelton 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I discovered this video today. Thanks 😊
@MoritzGilsdorf
@MoritzGilsdorf 11 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial! I will build up my 301 the next days and installing the fork is the part I was most scared off. Not anymore. :-)
@johnnyfivemile
@johnnyfivemile 10 жыл бұрын
Very very very helpful! thanks for posting this!
@MrKubasvensken
@MrKubasvensken 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video; it had learned me that I can forget to try change the fork by myself! :)
@VillainTss
@VillainTss 11 жыл бұрын
Hi Bikebook. Good video, but... I need an advice. I have old frame, with rock shox pilot sl...can i have some problems with installing some newer fork, suntour xcm V3 or XCM M-LO, XCR for example. I mean, could parts like crown and rest from headset could be useful on mentioned types of forks. Thanks a lot...
@Pitbullshorts23
@Pitbullshorts23 6 жыл бұрын
Nice to the point video. Thanks
@geidorei
@geidorei 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video - mine fork has slipped a couple of mm, now I can fix.
@anio6865
@anio6865 Жыл бұрын
Do you know for certain, with folding handlebars, if it matters if the stem on the forks are threaded or not ? Mine is an ebike if that matters...
@neadof4222
@neadof4222 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks to show it how to do it, it's was and excellent well done job today in my bike
@1koolbiker
@1koolbiker 11 жыл бұрын
What fork did you fit and what travel did you have? The fork looks good.
@jesusious
@jesusious Жыл бұрын
Good job!
@joserobertobarduchi4982
@joserobertobarduchi4982 4 жыл бұрын
Você soldou a parte da rosca?
@v10moped
@v10moped 10 жыл бұрын
That look like an aluminum steer tube. Will the same cutting technique work on a chromoly fork?
@SuperDeluxe80
@SuperDeluxe80 10 жыл бұрын
hacksaw wont do. need a high speed power tool with abrassive wheel the kind that looks like brown fiber glass wheel.
@Patrick94GSR
@Patrick94GSR 9 жыл бұрын
v10moped I used a simple metal conduit tubing cutter to cut a chromoly steer tube. Worked like a charm, and you always get a perfectly straight and square cut.
@peterhunt4846
@peterhunt4846 4 жыл бұрын
@@Patrick94GSR Thanks for that tip! I just tried it too! As you said, works like a charm! Nice clean even cut on the chromoly.
@brendanwilding9689
@brendanwilding9689 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Most complete video on this that I have found on youtube, cheers!
@techguy9023
@techguy9023 2 жыл бұрын
Is there an adapter to fit V brakes ? I found a nice fork for a 26 inch to replace a rusted one on a 24. The mounting boss is about an inch off so now the pad rubs the sidewall instead of the rim. Put 26 inch wheels on? Might not fit in rear.
@richardpurkis3249
@richardpurkis3249 11 жыл бұрын
5.5 inch? In length yes, but the headtube is measured by its diameter. Usually 1 1/8 inches, 1 1/4 inches or 1.5 inches. If you follow this step by step, take your time, there should be no problem, and to be honest you don't need to measure anything in this process, just marking out ready to cut. What exactly are you asking?
@stevepodraza6363
@stevepodraza6363 7 жыл бұрын
Do have any videos showing the bearings being installed?
@bikebook
@bikebook 11 жыл бұрын
You know what they say: Measure twice, cut once :)
@BuildBreakFix
@BuildBreakFix 4 жыл бұрын
Thank god for Wal-Mart rofl!
@nihonbunka
@nihonbunka 11 жыл бұрын
Why do you finger the top and bottom of the head tube in silence at the start (0:08 - 016) of the video?
@jmard24
@jmard24 10 жыл бұрын
I would never use a screwdriver to install a star nut. You run the risk of knocking the threads out of it. I use a socket. Don't worry so much about trying to put it in straight. The star nut will flex and go in if it is a little crooked. I just installed new forks on my bike and did it this way and it worked just fine. I also removed the old star nut from my old forks by knocking the star nut through the bottom and there is no damage to the star nut.
@Patrick94GSR
@Patrick94GSR 9 жыл бұрын
Thomas Winfree I put the top cap bolt through my star nut as a guide, then found a deep socket that would fit over the bolt head, and used the actual socket to push the star nut in, hitting with a rubber mallet.
@ReedoAce
@ReedoAce Жыл бұрын
And magically the snowflake ❄️ inside the forks appeared 😅😎
@101m4n
@101m4n 11 жыл бұрын
My forks were stolen, so I have no lower crown race. Do new forks come with one, or will I need to buy it separately?
@fredmethot6116
@fredmethot6116 10 жыл бұрын
It usually comes with a new headset and is made to fit with it.You probably can find a replacement for it.
@grahamcremer4956
@grahamcremer4956 11 жыл бұрын
Great video
@concretecubes
@concretecubes 11 жыл бұрын
If you use care, you can cut the fork to a certain size, and use spacers, that way the imperfections in the cutting won't show :D That's what I did!
@Sienimies
@Sienimies 9 жыл бұрын
what is the name of the 2:55 (section)
@LetsDiscoverMauritius
@LetsDiscoverMauritius 5 жыл бұрын
The tool you used as a guide to saw the tube, what does it call?
@missjjomae3103
@missjjomae3103 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent even for me
@Euan1845
@Euan1845 9 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful!!
@Spirit451
@Spirit451 11 жыл бұрын
To be more specific. Do you install a star nut? Since downhill bike use direct mount stem, there is no way to install a top cap. I was thinking that the upper crown tighten the fork to the headtube. No video was found to support my claim.
@mutsnuts1989
@mutsnuts1989 10 жыл бұрын
where can I get that cutting sleeve?
@AlexeiPavlov
@AlexeiPavlov 8 жыл бұрын
performance bicycle store
@8584zender
@8584zender 8 жыл бұрын
Yep. The performance one has a tab that fits into a table vice. Nice to have for cutting all sorts of pipes.
@Pyrotrons
@Pyrotrons 7 жыл бұрын
I've worked a lot of steel but I haven't tried what I'm about to recommend... a $5.00 pipe-cutter from the hardware store.
@fimbles1015
@fimbles1015 5 жыл бұрын
Big jubilee clip also works and is probably slightly cheaper and more adjustable.
@ErmaTheKitteh
@ErmaTheKitteh 12 жыл бұрын
Hello, I got a new shock today and I need to cut the stem but I dont have a vicegrip or that tool, just a hacksaw, is there a substitute?
@bikebook
@bikebook 11 жыл бұрын
It is RockShox Lyrik 170mm.
@thegamingdad3462
@thegamingdad3462 3 жыл бұрын
Could you help me dude I'm upgrading my forks on my carrera hellcat my headset bearings are shot need some assistance on what I need to replace them
@HH-sd1of
@HH-sd1of 6 жыл бұрын
Is it dangerous to leave it uncut, and move the spacers above the stem? Especially when using a carbon fork?
@tomcat6412
@tomcat6412 11 жыл бұрын
Well spotted wildkathappy !
@YoussefCherqaoui
@YoussefCherqaoui 11 жыл бұрын
Seeing it is easy. Doing it is impossible. I just broke my MTB carbon fiber and now I'm looking to buy a light aluminum frame. When I measure the headtube on my bike its 5.5 inch. When I go to ebay to check, there is no such a thing as 5.5 inch. Wheels I know for fact are 26. Any Idea please?
@MrTchupam
@MrTchupam 11 жыл бұрын
how will i know whats the right measure? i have to ride the bike before
@tyhoffmanlacey
@tyhoffmanlacey 11 жыл бұрын
Where I can get those spacers? They fit in a bmx fork?
@gunner00745cal
@gunner00745cal 8 жыл бұрын
im glad i ask. thank you so much
@tonichecavalari5956
@tonichecavalari5956 4 жыл бұрын
No bearings ?
@thomasfernandes2782
@thomasfernandes2782 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@85krash
@85krash 11 жыл бұрын
any suggestions on why their is grease coming out of my headset? both top and bottom. I have a DH bike..
@jackkessler9876
@jackkessler9876 8 жыл бұрын
You blew past the "tool to hold the tube in the vise". What tool? What is it called? Where can I get one?
@alanmarchand3175
@alanmarchand3175 9 жыл бұрын
Looked like the star nut was pretty darn close to the top, should be a bit further down I think no ?
@JOHN-uj4zg
@JOHN-uj4zg 3 жыл бұрын
Is it bad if the star nut is close to the top?
@irwinkitchen4007
@irwinkitchen4007 3 жыл бұрын
This bike don't have bearing??
@aleksandrdoronin269
@aleksandrdoronin269 10 жыл бұрын
Рулевая без подшипников?
@alonsogac6844
@alonsogac6844 9 жыл бұрын
is better a tapered or a 1.5 straight fork?
@bikebook
@bikebook 12 жыл бұрын
Lose the stem and fully tighten the star nut on the top. This should pull the fork up into the head tube.
@Spirit451
@Spirit451 11 жыл бұрын
Do you do the same thing for the 200mm travel downhill fork?
@VitekRedArrowsFun
@VitekRedArrowsFun 11 жыл бұрын
Motorex Oil of Switzerland... What is it? Vaseline = grease?
@Clubcarxrt1550
@Clubcarxrt1550 10 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what lubrication to use
@LegionnaireENR34
@LegionnaireENR34 10 жыл бұрын
If headset bearings are sealed (they usually are), then you can just spray the thing with WD40 to displace water. The grease here is not all that important, read the author's answer below
@Clubcarxrt1550
@Clubcarxrt1550 10 жыл бұрын
LegionnaireENR34 then you never answered my question
@ciansutcliffe1665
@ciansutcliffe1665 9 жыл бұрын
Mtb Life absolutely dont just spray with wd40. If your talking about lubrication or grease for the headset (seen as green in this video) it is either shimano general use grease or by far the best I've seen (and ive seen alot) is 'MOTOREX 9000" bright green grease. It is designed by a company who provides grease to cable cars running in the coldest/wettest/harshest environments. It will stop water getting in at the bearings and does not wear thin or degrade. If this doesn't answer your question please clarify what your asking.
@Clubcarxrt1550
@Clubcarxrt1550 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks but this was 62 weeks ago already have a new bike lol
@sepg5084
@sepg5084 3 жыл бұрын
Question: why cut 3mm below the line? Wouldn't it result in a situation where the part of the stem that has the upper bolt is not clamping down properly with the steerer tube? I cut my forks 1mm above the line, then put a 2mm spacer below the top cap. This way my top cap pushes against the spacer, the spacer pushes against the stem, and both upper and lower bolts are making the stem fully clamp down the steerer tube. Am i doing it wrong or are there any negative effects on my stem/steerer tube by doing so?
@donovanswift5010
@donovanswift5010 3 жыл бұрын
Because the blade is 3mm or has a 3mm bite
@AlexeiPavlov
@AlexeiPavlov 8 жыл бұрын
Do you realize that you cut your fork without use of the proper slot in the fork cutter clamp?
@moonte7933
@moonte7933 8 жыл бұрын
fuck the system
@8584zender
@8584zender 8 жыл бұрын
I think his saw blade was too thick and wouldn't fit in the slot (i.e. using the wrong blade for the job).
@rastaj99
@rastaj99 7 жыл бұрын
Psssh. I would have used a sawzall. lol
@anne-mariemenardo9600
@anne-mariemenardo9600 6 жыл бұрын
rastaj99 démontage boîtier shimano ultegra
@Supersynapsis
@Supersynapsis 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you..
@chesshooligan1282
@chesshooligan1282 6 жыл бұрын
That fork will wobble. You need to put a little bit of weight on the top tube so the fork is firmly pressed against the frame.
@hourlay9556
@hourlay9556 Жыл бұрын
Works well but bowl is really shallow.
@epikness4u
@epikness4u 11 жыл бұрын
I wish you would show us how to press the internal headset in. :(
@John_D2
@John_D2 10 жыл бұрын
straight forward , the easy way. campy style headset.
@gredzzkimtb
@gredzzkimtb 11 жыл бұрын
i have rockshox arygle RC and i dont know how to install it on my bike? :/
@gunner00745cal
@gunner00745cal 8 жыл бұрын
hi. i just want to know if it is possible to change my size 26 fork into size 27?
@navi-charlotte
@navi-charlotte 8 жыл бұрын
That will change your bike geometry, which might be a bad idea since your frame is designed for your current geometry.
@greenjoe4202
@greenjoe4202 8 жыл бұрын
+Nathan Brooks exactly that's what I do. rn I'm going from a hard fork a suspension fork.
@DenchIsHench
@DenchIsHench 11 жыл бұрын
what is that spacer called you are lubing up at 2.03 cus my forks are missing it???????
@steffleaffle1067
@steffleaffle1067 6 жыл бұрын
What kind of warehouse is that?#
@bikebook
@bikebook 11 жыл бұрын
To inspect/show the bearing.
@bikebook
@bikebook 12 жыл бұрын
All you need is a straight cut. How you do it doesn't matter.
@bikebook
@bikebook 11 жыл бұрын
Follow the video. Use proper headtube cups/bearings and it should be fine.
@josefrank2702
@josefrank2702 7 жыл бұрын
Tank you
@nicholasthe2
@nicholasthe2 11 жыл бұрын
Use spacers instead of stem to tighten top cap
@haroldlbc
@haroldlbc 8 жыл бұрын
no need bearing?
@JoJanDiezel
@JoJanDiezel 8 жыл бұрын
+Boon Chon Lim They are there, but they are sealed, not the open one. At 02:22 he put a grease on top of the top bearing.
@meantalscar4505
@meantalscar4505 8 жыл бұрын
they are sealed bearings and they are pressed into the frame
@krispplum6682
@krispplum6682 11 жыл бұрын
You missed the part where you grease up the stem and screws of the fork??????
@rossy12100
@rossy12100 11 жыл бұрын
you don't usually do that unless they are old forks, brand new = no need
@codypolsen3240
@codypolsen3240 7 жыл бұрын
what’s that pipe holder thing called
@ArRizal
@ArRizal 7 жыл бұрын
cody polsen saw guide
@НейроманФеомасфан
@НейроманФеомасфан 6 жыл бұрын
спасибо БРОтан
@ramiedonghil9628
@ramiedonghil9628 9 жыл бұрын
hi guys wat lenght of stem in this video?tnx
@moonte7933
@moonte7933 8 жыл бұрын
looks like 50-60 mm
@supa_zombie_bud7922
@supa_zombie_bud7922 9 жыл бұрын
helpful thx
@chrisduke3251
@chrisduke3251 6 жыл бұрын
You don't sound Chinese. Why no grease?
@johnnyarpa
@johnnyarpa 11 жыл бұрын
Can you buy a steering tube replacement if cut to short dose any one know
@Monstah7
@Monstah7 10 жыл бұрын
so these new forks use a sealed bearing nowdays?.. damn, I think I might be getting old..
@lucachristian1359
@lucachristian1359 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks again gcn!
@Neworder-band
@Neworder-band 10 жыл бұрын
Motorex Oil of Switzerland :-)
@dineshsaur660
@dineshsaur660 Жыл бұрын
It went together easily in less than an hour. kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
@RichieD088
@RichieD088 7 жыл бұрын
The crown race should NOT have a split on it !, and needs to be pressed on.., and the fangled nut should be at least one centimeter countersunk .. peace
@어마차우위야터헨
@어마차우위야터헨 8 жыл бұрын
You didnt include how u punch in the the crown race, which is the hardest part if your doing it your self. Waisted my time.
@bikebook
@bikebook 8 жыл бұрын
Didn't you saw it at 0:20? It is the split ring and therefore easy to slide on.
@Excalibure666
@Excalibure666 8 жыл бұрын
I think he mean ball bearings.
@bikebook
@bikebook 8 жыл бұрын
Gökmen Emre Keskin The ball bearing was already pressed in the head tube.
@Excalibure666
@Excalibure666 8 жыл бұрын
+bikebook I know. Sealed one. But he maybe confused by not seeing balls with grease.
@hank-bz7xr
@hank-bz7xr 7 жыл бұрын
거 참 ... 말도안되는 영어실력으로 유튭링하는 생퀴네 ...
@delvi1204
@delvi1204 11 жыл бұрын
lollllll..nice answer mate....
@harrycrotch9574
@harrycrotch9574 11 жыл бұрын
because the bearings and cups of the headset need to be greesed so when you turn ur bars there isnt metal on metal
@asdasdasd28895444
@asdasdasd28895444 11 жыл бұрын
now you have a peg :)
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